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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-12, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was announced about the same time to the SZ-12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm XP150

 SZ-12 Fujifilm XP150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ-12 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the SZ-12.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ-12.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus SZ-12
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $260 $350